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Indoor playgrounds are open in NYC, and like everything in the city there’s lots to choose from. From ball pits and bouncy houses to inspired imaginary play areas and even cafes where parents can chill, you can find a place both you and the kids will love. (Note that some indoor playgrounds are still requiring masks right now, so be sure to bring one along, as well as socks. To make your life easier, fill out the waiver before arriving. Reservations may be required.) If you need the best indoor playgrounds in Brooklyn, click here. For our favorite places to...

Is your family drowning in stuff? We’ve all been there when our closets have been full, drawers were overflowing, and our garages hadn’t seen a car parked in there in years. Where did all of this stuff come from and how do you get rid of it? While it does take some time, it is doable, and there are lots of nearby places to donate used toys, clothes and kid gear that are taking up much-needed space at your place. Here’s what you need to know. Where to Start If you already know what items need to go, you’re off...

As a parent, you will do whatever you can to ease your baby's discomfort, such as giving her organic gripe water for stomach discomfort. Once teeth begin to come through, which typically begins around the age of six months, your baby will more than likely exhibit discomfort, which is not fun for her or you. The good news is that teething symptoms do not last forever, and there are things that you can do to help minimize and ease the symptoms so that your baby is more comfortable. What Are Teething Symptoms? There is a good chance that your bathroom...

Do you have a really fantastic indoor play centre near you? Most of the play centres I've been to have large slides and ball pits. The Play Studio recently opened near us and it's a completely new concept. It's a truly wonderful space with great staff, ideal for playdates, somewhere to go on a rainy day or just somewhere interesting and educational to visit with your child.  The Play Studio is a Montessori, Reggio and Steiner inspired play space.  Some of the sessions commence with a teacher-guided process like an art activity or songs, in other play sessions, the children...

Amazon has a deal for the PAW Patrol fan in your house! Hurry over to Amazon where you can score this PAW Patrol Marshall Learning Watch for only $10.79 (regularly $17.99) when you clip the $2.70 off digital coupon! In addition, you can also snag this same watch on Target.com for just $10.79 when you use the 20% off One Toy Circle Offer! This interactive watch features Marshall, PAW Patrol’s fun-loving Dalmatian fire pup, and includes four interactive learning games to help your kiddo learn how to recognize patterns, identify animal tracks, and more. It’s also a fully functioning watch...